Check out the 2023 Fun Guide!

The 2023 Fun Guide is here! Stay up on all things Lafayette Parks & Recreation (programs, events, parks amenities, etc.) and download your digital copy today!

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You're invited to Spring Celebration at MRC!

Join us at this years Spring Celebration on April 15 from 11am-2pm at McAllister Recreation Center!

This FREE community event is perfect for children ages 0-10 years old. There will be an egg hunt, games, seasonal crafts, and more!

BONUS: Enjoy ou...

Sign up for our Lifeguard Certification Course!

Are you over the age of 15 interested in working at one of our aquatic centers?? Need a lifeguard certification?? Join our Lifeguard Certification Course! This course will take place April 14-16 with the swimming pre-test on March 9. 

Learn more h...

Register for Sporties for Shorties: Basketball!

Join us at McAllister Recreation Center for Sporties for Shorties: Basketball! 

This program is perfect for teaching children 4-5 years old the fundamentals of basketball! They will become familiar with dribbling and shooting through exciting dril...

Winter Market at McAllister is Back!

Winter Markets at McAllister will be returning for THREE MORE sessions on:

• February 4, 2023: 9am-1pm
• March 4, 2023: 9am-1pm
• April 15, 2023: 9am-1pm

Join us and come support your favorite local vendors! 

Join our team for the summer!

Are you looking for a rewarding and exciting summer job? We are currently hiring for McAllister camp counselors, zoo staff, aquatics, maintenance and landscaping positions! 

Find your next job here! 

Looking for ways to give back to CPZ? Purchase an item from our Amazon Wish List!

At CPZ, we take enrichment seriously - but it's a lot of fun too!  On a daily basis our animal care staff combines their background knowledge of animal behavior, a healthy dose of creativity, and the relationship they’ve built with the animals in...

Dance with Studio b at McAllister!

McAllister and Studio b have partnered to bring two 6-week dance sessions to McAllister! 

Join Miss Cassidy for Tutu Princess or Hip-Hop Kids! 

Tutu Princess: Mondays 5:15-5:55pm, ages 4-6 

Hip Hop Kids: Mondays 6:10 - 6:50pm, ages...

Join us this summer as a Junior Counselor!

If you want your child to have a fun summer AND gain valuable work experience, sign them up to be a junior camp counselor! 

Junior camp counselors have the opportunity to learn leadership skills through working hands-on with the camp counselors&am...

Sign up for our Lifeguard Certification Course!

Are you over the age of 15 interested in working at one of our aquatic centers?? Need a lifeguard certification?? Join our Lifeguard Certification Course! This course will take place April 14-16 with the swimming pre-test on March 9. 

Learn more h...

Join our team for the summer!

Are you looking for a rewarding and exciting summer job? We are currently hiring for McAllister camp counselors, zoo staff, aquatics, maintenance and landscaping positions! 

Find your next job here! 

You're invited to Spring Celebration at MRC!

Join us at this years Spring Celebration on April 15 from 11am-2pm at McAllister Recreation Center!

This FREE community event is perfect for children ages 0-10 years old. There will be an egg hunt, games, seasonal crafts, and more!

BONUS: Enjoy ou...

Register for Sporties for Shorties: Basketball!

Join us at McAllister Recreation Center for Sporties for Shorties: Basketball! 

This program is perfect for teaching children 4-5 years old the fundamentals of basketball! They will become familiar with dribbling and shooting through exciting dril...

Join our team for the summer!

Are you looking for a rewarding and exciting summer job? We are currently hiring for McAllister camp counselors, zoo staff, aquatics, maintenance and landscaping positions! 

Find your next job here! 

Dance with Studio b at McAllister!

McAllister and Studio b have partnered to bring two 6-week dance sessions to McAllister! 

Join Miss Cassidy for Tutu Princess or Hip-Hop Kids! 

Tutu Princess: Mondays 5:15-5:55pm, ages 4-6 

Hip Hop Kids: Mondays 6:10 - 6:50pm, ages...

Winter Market at McAllister is Back!

Winter Markets at McAllister will be returning for THREE MORE sessions on:

• February 4, 2023: 9am-1pm
• March 4, 2023: 9am-1pm
• April 15, 2023: 9am-1pm

Join us and come support your favorite local vendors! 

Join us this summer as a Junior Counselor!

If you want your child to have a fun summer AND gain valuable work experience, sign them up to be a junior camp counselor! 

Junior camp counselors have the opportunity to learn leadership skills through working hands-on with the camp counselors&am...

Intern at CPZ this Fall!

Intern with us at Columbian Park Zoo this Fall! 

If you are a college student or recent graduate looking for hands-on learning opportunities, this program is for you! 

Internship Focus Areas (varies seasonally):

• Animal Care: Ambassador Coll...

Join our team in the Gift Shop!

Join a fun team and get great experience in an up-beat, fast-paced environment all summer long!

Apply to be a Seasonal Zoo Educator!

Are you ready to join a fun, passionate team?? Apply as a Seasonal Zoo Educator!

Join our team for the summer!

Are you looking for a rewarding and exciting summer job? We are currently hiring for McAllister camp counselors, zoo staff, aquatics, maintenance and landscaping positions! 

Find your next job here! 

Looking for ways to give back to CPZ? Purchase an item from our Amazon Wish List!

At CPZ, we take enrichment seriously - but it's a lot of fun too!  On a daily basis our animal care staff combines their background knowledge of animal behavior, a healthy dose of creativity, and the relationship they’ve built with the animals in...

Party Like an Animal at CPZ!

Designed for children turning 5-12, a Zoo Birthday Party is one your child will never forget! Visit our Zoo Party Package Options & Pricing page for all the details on how Zoo Birthday Parties work, then contact us at zooeducation@lafayette.in.gov to ...

Visit our Registration Portal - CivicRec

Online registration is now available for year-round fun with Columbian Park Zoo and Lafayette Parks and Recreation! Visit our registration portal, CivicRec, to browse or sign up for Zoo Camps, youth classes, Zoo Memberships, Zoo Birthday Parties and other...

Zoo Summer Camp Registration Now Open

Columbian Park Zoo offers a summer full of learning fun with Zoo Camps! Camps begin June 5 with weekly themed day camp offerings each week. Age groups are 5-7, 8-11 and 12-14 years. Check out the full schedule and all the details on the summer camp pages,...